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Sue Ross

@New2018World

The myth that Republicans are more fiscally responsible.

08:16 AM - May 15, 2023

Frank G

@FrankG

To be fair, the Clinton surplus came from the last time a republican truly did something about the deficit. It was also a major reason Bush, Sr. lost the presidency.

Although, in true GOP fashion he later said it was his biggest regret. Because Power over country is what the GOP is about.

latimes.com

Caring about the budget deficit cost George H.W. Bush the presidency; his successors took note - Los Angeles Times

Bush sparked a revolt by conservatives when he agreed to a tax increase to help balance the federal budget. The plan shrank the federal deficit, but the revolt helped sink Bush's reelection. His Republican successors took note, and this year, the red ink equaled $779 billion.

In response to Sue Ross.

08:45 AM - May 15, 2023

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Caring about the budget deficit cost George H.W. Bush the presidency; his successors took note - Los Angeles Times